Mastering Portraits: HONOR 200’s Excellence in Photography and Advanced Performance

HONOR is a rapidly expanding smartphone brand aiming to capture your attention with its latest HONOR 200, stylish and reasonably priced with a strong emphasis on photography. We have the new Honor 200 in hand, the brand’s latest midrange smartphone, which is generating a lot of excitement with its standout features that set it apart from other smartphones in its category.

What’s in the Box?

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The HONOR 200 comes in a sleek, minimalistic white box. Inside, you’ll find a user-friendly SIM ejector pin, along with accessories that enhance the package: a high-powered 100W charging adapter, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and a silicone case, ensuring a comprehensive and convenient experience for users.

Its Appearance

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Inspired by natural wonders, the HONOR 200 transforms natural elements into flowing artistic forms, blending technology with natural beauty. Its symmetrical rear camera design pays tribute to the patio windows of Casa Milà, harmoniously fusing organic geometric outlines with naturalism. With an elegant S-shaped curve on its profile resembling a twisting coastline, the HONOR 200 evokes a natural and flowing scroll. This curve reflects the vast expanse of the sea and coastline, immersing users in a sense of boundless freedom and breadth.

HONOR 200 comes in so-called Coral Pink, Moonlight White, Emerald Green, or Black options.The product unit we have at handis the black variant. 

Located on its right side are the volume buttons and power button. At the bottom, it features speaker grills, a charging port, microphone hole, and a dual SIM card slot. On the top, there is another speaker grill, providing an enhanced viewing experience for your favorite videos.

Its Display and Features

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The HONOR 200 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED Quad-curved Display with 2664 x 1200 screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate and Super Dynamic Vivid Display at its core. It has 4000 nits peak brightness and 435  pixel per inch. It is also packed with 3840Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming, AI Circadian Night Display, Dynamic Dimming and Low Blue Light. 

The HONOR 200 has received both the TÃœV Rheinland Flicker Free Display Certification and TÃœV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification, making it the ideal choice for users who spend extended hours on their devices and bringing comfortable viewing experience.

The standout feature of the HONOR 200’s display is its curved-edge panel, which, for some, may evoke a nostalgic feel as most brands have been moving away from curved designs in recent years. While it offers a comfortable hold, it can sometimes complicate interactions, particularly with Android’s swipe controls, occasionally triggering unintended actions.

We had the opportunity to watch videos on Netflix and YouTube, and I must say, the display on the HONOR 200 is one of the best I’ve experienced on a smartphone. The colors are incredibly vivid, with impressively deep blacks. Moreover, the color accuracy enhances the viewing experience, making all content look fantastic on this phone.

Delivering the best experience isn’t just about the display—the audio quality on the Honor 200 is exceptional as well. Equipped with a dual stereo speaker setup, the sound is truly amazing. The speakers produce clear, detailed audio with an impressive soundstage for a smartphone. What’s more, they can reach high volumes without any distortion, even at maximum volume.

Its Performance

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The HONOR 200 is powered with an Powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform and HONOR C1+ RF Enhancement Chipset with its AI-powered MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14. The unit we have comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. 

In the few days that I’ve been using the HONOR 200, it’s proven itself that it can also handle itself on various games with ease, ranging from casual titles like Wildrift to more demanding ones such as Asphalt 9 with occasional stuttering but can be set to low for better gameplay. Playing low-demanding games like Wildrift is smooth at optimal use of graphic settings.

Here are some benchmark results of the HONOR 200:

Its Cameras

The HONOR 200 is a competitively priced mid-range smartphone that emphasizes portrait photography, featuring a Studio Harcourt portrait mode. The camera system comprises a 50MP portrait main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP portrait selfie camera. This setup is robust and closely resembles the Pro model, differing only in the main lens sensor. The HONOR 200’s larger sensor, compared to most similarly-priced handsets, allows for better light capture, resulting in improved performance in low-light conditions.

We recently took the HONOR 200 around the area, and the results are impressive. Portrait images taken in environments with complex forward and side lighting scenarios, particularly strong contrast light on the subject, perform notably well with the HONOR 200. For instance, we took portraits shots taken indoors and outdoors with high sunlight lighting and it demonstrated how effective the HDR sensor in balancing exposure between variety of lighting scenarios. This ensures accurate reproduction of light and shadow, preventing overexposure and enhancing overall image quality.

The HONOR 200 features a 50MP Telephoto Camera with a customized Sony IMX 856 sensor. This telephoto camera excels in light sensing, ensuring clear and precise captures of distant objects with exceptional detail, particularly when utilizing the 2.5X optical zoom.

It also features a remarkable 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera, which excels in both indoor and outdoor settings. Furthermore, the camera goes the extra mile by leveraging advanced algorithms to enhance every selfie. It intelligently adjusts to unique light and shadow conditions, guaranteeing that each selfie captures the perfect moment with optimal clarity and detail.

The HONOR 200 is equipped with a versatile 12MP Ultra-wide & Macro camera, boasting an f/2.2 aperture and an expansive 112° field of view. This camera empowers users to effortlessly capture wide-angle shots, ideal for landscape and architecture photography.

But of course, it has been their pride to unlock the master of photography in every user with its AI-powered HONOR AI Portrait Engine through the Studio Harcourt’s which is a refined approach and perfected signature lighting technique have made it a trusted choice for iconic figures like Salvador Dali and Karl Lagerfeld. It employs a meticulous approach to photography, where every detail of lighting technique is carefully orchestrated to capture moments that are truly captivating.

With the HONOR 200, we captured stunning images that beautifully illuminate the subject’s face, hair, and body using advanced techniques such as ambient light, contour light, key light, and catch light. 

Here are the sample pictures:

The Battery

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With a massive 5200mAh battery, the Honor 200 offers extended usage, and when it does run low, its 100W wired HONOR SuperCharge support ensures quick recharging, keeping you untethered in no time. During our actual charging test, the battery went from 0% to 100% in just under an hour, showcasing an impressive feat. Additionally, it features 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, allowing users to seamlessly enjoy gaming, music, and video streaming on the go.

Final Thoughts about the HONOR 200

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In conclusion, the HONOR 200 stands out as a versatile and impressive mid-range smartphone, offering a compelling blend of advanced camera capabilities, including a sophisticated Studio Harcourt-inspired portrait mode and a powerful 50MP camera setup. Its curved-edge display enhances the visual experience with vivid colors and deep blacks, ideal for multimedia consumption. The device’s robust 5200mAh battery with 100W charging support ensures extended usage and quick recharging times, while its TÃœV Rheinland certifications underline its commitment to user comfort and safety. With these features, the HONOR 200 caters to users looking for a reliable and innovative smartphone that excels in photography and overall performance

‘The HONOR 200 is priced at Php 24,999 and for its 12GB + 512 GB model and is available for purchase at their official store, as well as on Lazada and Shopee. 

9.1 Total Score
HONOR 200 5G

In conclusion, the HONOR 200 stands out as a versatile and impressive mid-range smartphone, offering a compelling blend of advanced camera capabilities, including a sophisticated Studio Harcourt-inspired portrait mode and a powerful 50MP camera setup. Its curved-edge display enhances the visual experience with vivid colors and deep blacks, ideal for multimedia consumption. The device's robust 5200mAh battery with 100W charging support ensures extended usage and quick recharging times, while its TÃœV Rheinland certifications underline its commitment to user comfort and safety. With these features, the HONOR 200 caters to users looking for a reliable and innovative smartphone that excels in photography and overall performance

Design
9
Display
9
Camera
10
Performance
8.5
Battery Life
9
Charging Ability
10
Price
8.5
PROS
  • High camera quality
  • Innovative portrait photography
  • AMOLED Display
  • Aesthetic design
  • Super charging ability
  • Battery Life
  • Powerful performance
  • Affordable
  • Eye Care
CONS
  • Bloat wares
  • No 3.5mm port
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